**Urgent** CASAC Counselor

Job DetailsJob Location: Edwins Place - Brooklyn, NY 11212Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year

• Reporting Relationships: Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) reports to the Assistant Program Director. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Case Manager/ Harm Reduction Specialists are expected to perform the following principal duties and responsibilities. Develop and support strategies to meet the needs of specified groups, e. g. people who use drugs and/or alcohol, criminal justice involved individuals, people engaged in sex work. Engage in the Intake/screening/assessment team to determine whether client is suitable for independent living. and appropriate to be housed in the housing program. Provide Harm Reduction focused consultation and support to program staff related to reducing risks associated with drug/alcohol use, health concerns such as diabetes, sexual health, violence, arrest/incarceration, sex work/survival sex, etc. Develop Harm Reduction related programming, including groups and other activities, relevant for each client. Provide technical assistance and in-house trainings on harm reduction topics for staff and participants as well as coordinate information sessions with outside providers on Harm Reduction related topics. Attend and participate in Harm Reduction Committee meetings and contribute to agency-wide Committee projects to support the infusion of Harm Reduction throughout the agency. Become an AAPCI Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP) Trainer, and follow all DOHMH and AAPCI OOPP policies and procedures. Participate in and support agency health and wellness projects. Provide regular communication to Clinical Supervisor regarding staff and building concerns related to Harm Reduction. Attend team meetings of assigned programs, as scheduled, to learn about current concerns and events. Establish ongoing relationships with Harm Reduction service providers, local precincts, and other community resources, and maintain an inventory of these resources. Using a Harm Reduction approach, assess participants' needs for services, including outreach, counseling, education, referral, and plan services accordingly. Develop and assist in implementing service plans determined by goals of program participants, including reviewing service plans with program participants, identifying progress and revising plan as needed. Produce and maintain thorough, accurate and timely documentation, including charts and documentation in service records of interactions with program participants, services provided, important information and/or events, and contacts with other agencies and service providers, as required by agency policies, and relevant contracts and regulatory agencies. Assist program participants by advocating for quality care from external service providers, including educating providers on special issues, etc. Assist program participants in maintaining apartment free from unsanitary conditions and safety hazards, utilizing individualized strategies, e. g. teaching, feedback, demonstration and other forms of hands-on interventions, as needed. Assist program participants with conflict resolution and provide crisis intervention, as necessary. Provide outreach to program participants who are not indicating their goals or who are not engaged, to offer services to them, and to incorporate outreach in their service plans. Provide support and training on skills-building, including assertiveness, self-advocacy, socialization, and other related issues. Coordinate work orders with Facilities staff regarding apartment repairs and/or program participant requests. Attend and participate in supervision, meetings and training sessions, as required and as scheduled. Provide holiday, evening and coverage, as necessary. Provide coverage for non-assigned program participants, as needed. Performs other related duties as may be requested by immediate supervisors.

Qualifications

Minimal Qualifications: Degree Requirement: CASAC Certification and Bachelor’s degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology etc.) with at least 3-5 years’ experience. Other Qualifications: Experience working with special needs client populations.

Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on providing excellent services. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse community of residents, program staff, and other departments. Strong time management and organization skills. High attention to detail.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift to 5 pounds at times Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities Compensation and

Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals’ competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience and performance in the role.

Compensation The base salary compensation being offered for this role is $60,000.

Benefits AAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement

Benefits

Plan (403B)

• You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.